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Westinghouse WGen9500 — Cleaning the Air Filter

Maintenance

For the Westinghouse WGen9500, from the Westinghouse owner's manual.

Applies to: Westinghouse WGen9500

Before you start

  • Never use gasoline or flammable solvents to clean the air filter

Parts for this job

  • 160514 Air filter eBay

Part numbers from the service-parts list for Westinghouse WGen9500. Verify against your serial number before ordering; some links are affiliate links.

Procedure

  1. Turn off generator and let cool several minutes
  2. Move generator to flat, level surface
  3. Unclip air filter cover clips
  4. Remove black coarse air filters
  5. Wash foam elements in household detergent and warm water, squeezing gently
  6. Rinse in clean water with slow squeezing action
  7. Dispose of soap solution properly
  8. Dry filter elements with slow firm squeezing
  9. Coat dry filters with clean engine oil and squeeze out excess
  10. Install gray (fine) filter first, then black (coarse) filter
  11. Install air filter cover and secure assembly

Full service-parts list: Westinghouse WGen9500 →

Source: Westinghouse owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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